There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.
HIBISCUS
hibiscus
(noun) any plant of the genus Hibiscus
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
hibiscus (plural hibiscuses or hibisci)
A flower of the genus Hibiscus, especially Hibiscus syriacus, found in tropical to temperate regions, of some species used for making infusions/tea.
A cocktail made with champagne and cranberry juice.
Source: Wiktionary
Hi*bis"cus, n. Etym: [L., marsh mallow; cf. Gr. (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of plants (herbs, shrubs, or trees), some species of which have large, showy flowers. Some species are cultivated in India for their fiber, which is used as a substitute for hemp. See Althea, Hollyhock, and Manoe.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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